projects, engineering and construction
Construction and engineering projects are often complex and
carry risk. Not identifying or managing risk is likely to
cause problems for the project. From advising on procurement,
drafting, negotiating and concluding the necessary contract
documentation to helping clients manage and resolve disputes if
they arise; our experienced team aims to provide specialist
commercial advice to protect our clients and help them to achieve
their objectives.
- our clients - public bodies of various types (including local
authorities and nhs trusts), corporates (domestic and
international), contractors (domestic and international), social
landlords, developers, funders, end-users and occupiers, main
contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, insurers,
manufacturers
- a genuine partner led service - from both Birmingham and
Nottingham offices
- project experience - Private Finance Initiative, Public Private
Partnership, Local Improvement Finance Trust, Building
Schools for the Future and framework arrangements, both
contentious and non-contentious issues arising under these project
structures
- full lifecycle advice - Invitation To Tender documentation,
construction and engineering standard form contracts, parent
company guarantees, bonds, collateral warranties, consultants’
appointments, construction aspects of agreements for leases and
development agreements, dispute resolution, mediations,
adjudications, arbitrations, High Court and appellate level
proceedings
- online case management reporting – tailored reports advising on
the latest position and associated costs
Results: early
identification and management of risk and responsibilities;
alignment of expectation; effective contracts protecting our
clients’ interests